SOLV Energy · 3 days ago
Senior Relay Technician (Remote - Travel Required)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$144K/yr - $180K/yr
5+ years expSOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide. The Senior Relay Technician is responsible for leading and executing the testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of protective relays and control systems within electrical substations and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
ConstructionEnergyRenewable EnergySolar
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead daily safety briefings and identify, mitigate, and eliminate workplace hazards
Apply Human Performance Error Prevention (HPEP) tools and principles
Perform acceptance, commissioning, functional, and end-to-end testing of Transmission Line protection and Communication with utility
Execute testing of transformers, breakers, and relay panel wiring
Analyze relay event records and disturbance reports
Review and analyze protection schemes and system designs
Interpret protection and control schematics and wiring diagrams
Review outage, commissioning, and energization procedures
Function as on-site technical lead and interface with customers
Perform complex troubleshooting and root cause analysis
Train and qualify Relay Technician I/II and entry-level engineers
Utilize SEL Grid Configurator, IEC 61850, and SEL RTAC systems
Be willing to perform switching activities
Prepare test reports, as-built drawings, and commissioning records
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronic Technology, Engineering, or equivalent experience
Minimum of five (5) years relevant industry experience
Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and background check
Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
A willingness to travel extensively and work extended hours on occasions
Hands-on experience testing and maintaining protective relays
Strong troubleshooting skills for transmission and distribution systems
Proficiency with various relay testing software and equipment
Ability to climb ladders and access elevated work areas
Ability to stand and work for extended periods
Ability to lift and carry up to 70 pounds
Ability to work in outdoor and industrial environments
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future
Preferred
NETA Level III or IV Certification
Utility experience welcome but not a must
Benefits
Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance.
Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan
Are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay
Company
SOLV Energy
SOLV Energy offers engineering procurement construction, operations, maintenance, technology and services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$540M2026-05-26Post Ipo Secondary· $277.14M
2026-05-26Post Ipo Equity· $262.86M
2026-02-11IPO
Leadership Team
Kevin Deters
Chief Operating Officer
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Adam Forman
Chief Legal Officer and Secretary
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